Month: March 2019

Study: Forgetting works brain harder than remembering

Letting go of a piece of information may take more work than holding on to it, a new study says. To forget a memorable experience, people must use more mental energy to redirect their attention from it than to just keep remembering it, according to findings published Monday in the […]

Species by the dozen moved north during marine heatwaves

SAN FRANCISCO — Dozens of species of sea slugs, jellyfish and other marine life from toastier southern waters migrated into the Northern California region over an unusually long two-year period of severe heatwaves, says a new scientific report. The 67 species identified in the report include a carnivorous […]

Volkswagen vows to build 22 million e-cars over next decade

FRANKFURT : — German automaker Volkswagen said Tuesday it plans to ramp up its production of electric vehicles over the next ten years to 22 million and reduce its carbon footprint over vehicle life cycles by 30 percent. Previously, the company said it would aim for 15 million. […]

Dr. A.K. Mohanty takes over as Director BARC

open view news desk Dr. A.K. Mohanty, distinguished Scientist and Director, physics group of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Director, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata today took over as Director, BARC from Shri K.N. Vyas, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary to the Government of […]

Delegation of Young MPs and Political Leaders from Bangladesh Calls on the President

open view news desk A delegation of young Members of Parliament and political leaders from Bangladesh called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 12, 2019). Welcoming the delegation to India, the President said that he was delighted to meet the […]

Osaka keeps Indian Wells title defense on track

Indian Wells (United States) : World number one and defending champion Naomi Osaka powered past American Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-2 on Monday to book a fourth-round meeting with resurgent Swiss Belinda Bencic at Indian Wells. Japan’s Osaka, whose second straight Grand Slam title at the Australian Open propelled her […]

PM Modi advised us to choose content with message of inclusive India: Ranveer

Mumbai :  PM Narendra Modi told young members of the film industry that they should choose content propagating the idea of “inclusive India and unity” when he met them earlier this year, says actor Ranveer Singh. Ranveer had met the Prime Minister, along with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky […]

When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC

New Delhi :  The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were “running after” the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a “bigger” source of pollution. The top court has asked the Centre if there is any comparative study on the “proportion of pollution” caused by firecrackers and automobiles. […]

Sensex soars over 300 pts, Nifty above 11,250

Mumbai :  The BSE benchmark Sensex Tuesday jumped over 300 points led by gains in metal, oil and gas, banking and energy stocks amid unabated buying by foreign investors and strong global cues. Key indices extended the pre-election rally on expectations that the incumbent NDA government will get a […]

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

New Delhi :  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the AAP will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on its own, ruling out any alliance with the Congress. Addressing the media here, he stated that the party plans to go full throttle on the issue of […]

Headlines